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== Cultural references ==
 
== Cultural references ==
 
*The episode title:
 
*The episode title:
**Is a pun on the {{w|Postcards from the Edge (film)|film}} ''Postcards from the Edge'', which was based on the {{w|Postcards from the Edge|novel of the same title}} by {{w|Carrie Fisher}}.
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**Is a pun on the film ''{{W2|Postcards from the Edge|film|Postcards from the Edge}}'', which was based on the {{W|Postcards from the Edge|novel of the same title}} by {{W|Carrie Fisher}}.
**Refers to the term "{{w|Wedge issue|wedge issue}}", which is an issue that is divisive by nature and so can put otherwise like-minded people at odds with each other, as seen in [[Bart]]'s manipulating [[Homer]] and [[Marge]] to play them against each other.
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**Refers to the term "{{W|Wedge issue|wedge issue}}", which is an issue that is divisive by nature and so can put otherwise like-minded people at odds with each other, as seen in [[Bart]]'s manipulating [[Homer]] and [[Marge]] to play them against each other.
*The ''[[Itchy & Scratchy]]'' cartoon, "[[Mouse, M.D.]]", is a parody of ''[[House|House M.D.]]''
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*The film ''[[Springfield of Tomorrow]]'' (shown at the beginning) contains some classic cartoon sound effects, such as the "pbpbpbpbpbpbpbpb" motors from ''[[The Jetsons]]'' and the trombone talking of the teachers in the ''[[Peanuts]]'' television specials.
*The [[Pokémon (TV series)|anime cartoon]] that Bart watches is a parody of ''[[Pokémon]]''. Additionally this episode also aired on the same day that Pokémon [[bulbapedia:HeartGold and SoulSilver|HeartGold and SoulSilver]], the remakes for the Pokémon Gameboy Color games [[bulbapedia:Gold and Silver|Gold and Silver]] were released on the {{W|Nintendo DS}} in the United States.
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*The kids at the school have to build a {{W|Hopi Indian}} pueblo for homework.
*The filmstrip at the beginning contains some classic cartoon sound effects, such as the "pbpbpbpbpbpbpbpb" motors from ''[[The Jetsons]]'' and the trombone talking of the teachers in the ''{{w|Peanuts}}'' television specials.
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*[[Mrs. Krabappel]] says that Bart ruined every ideal she had about teaching since she saw the movie ''{{W|To Sir, with Love}}'' as a little girl.
*The music being played in the film strip and during the credits is {{w|George Gershwin}}'s "{{w|An American in Paris}}".
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[[File:Postcards From the Wedge Pokemon.png|300px|thumb|[[Bart]] watches a parody of ''[[Pokémon]]''. A character that looks like {{W|Ash Ketchum}} talks to "Digibot", a parody of [[Pikachu]]]]
*Bart and [[Milhouse]] both make ''{{W|Thomas the Tank Engine}}'' references when they discover the subway.
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*The {{ap|Pokémon|TV series|anime cartoon}} that Bart watches is a parody of ''[[Pokémon]]''. Additionally this episode also aired on the same day that {{bp|Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver Versions|Pokémon HeartGold version and SoulSilver version}}, the remakes of the {{W|Game Boy Color}} games {{bp|Pokémon Gold and Silver Versions|Pokémon Gold version and Silver version}} were released on the {{W|Nintendo DS}} in the United States.
*[[Mrs. Krabappel]] says that Bart ruined every ideal she had about teaching since she saw the movie ''{{w|To Sir, with Love}}'' as a little girl.
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*[[Lisa]] reads a "kids' edition" of ''[[The Atlantic Monthly Kids' Edition|The Atlantic Monthly]]'', the real-world political science magazine.
*Moe's Express is a parody of {{w|Panda Express}}.
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**The face of [[Barack Obama]] is in the cover while a [[Funtendo Zii]] add (parody of {{W|Nintendo Wii}}) is on the back of the magazine.
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**The topics discussed are meant to be read by children:
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**"Sasha & Malia On The Allowance Deficit". {{W|Sasha and Malia}} are the daughters of former president Barack Obama.
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**"Global Warming: Why You'll Be Dead Before College". A reference to the negative effects of {{W|global warming}}.
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**"Sitting In The Ball Pit with Paul Krugman". {{W|Paul Krugman}} is an American economist.
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**"Recess Goes Green". A reference to {{W|environmentalism}}.
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*''[[The Itchy & Scratchy Show]]'' cartoon, "[[Mouse, M.D.]]", is a parody of ''[[House|House M.D.]]''.
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**The song heard during the cartoon is "{{W2|Teardrop|song}}" by {{W|Massive Attack}}.
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**"{{W|Rock-a-bye Baby}}" is played when [[Scratchy]] is born.
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*At the [[Food Court]], the store's name "Crouching Tiger Hidden Eggroll" is a parody of the film ''{{W|Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon}}''.
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*[[Patty]] eats a bar of {{W|The Hershey Company|Hershey's}} chocolate.
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*[[Moe's Express]] is a parody of {{W|Panda Express}}.
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*When Bart and [[Milhouse]] find an empty train at the Old Springfield Subway, Bart mentions it was like {{W|Thomas the Tank Engine}} from the ''{{W|The Railway Series}}'', and Milhouse makes a reference to famous character {{W|Sir Topham Hat}} from that series.
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*When the ground shakes and the [[Kwik-E-Mart]]'s two [[Squishee]] machines begin to fall apart, Apu says, "Which flavor do I save?, the Radical Red or the Blueberry Blast? Oh, curse this ''Squishee's Choice''". This is a reference to the 1982 drama film ''{{W2|Sophie's Choice|film}}''.
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*When the letters on the "Emergency Earthquake Response Meeting" sign fall apart, the remainder letters are "Emergency Quaker Meeting". Then, many {{W|Quakers}} approach the [[Springfield Town Hall]] to attend the meeting.
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*Homer orders Bart to constantly {{W|Twitter|tweet}} him the things he is up to.
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*The music being played in the film strip and during the credits is {{W|George Gershwin}}'s "{{W|An American in Paris}}".
  
 
== Trivia ==
 
== Trivia ==
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== Goofs ==
 
== Goofs ==
*About 8 minutes into the episode, Lisa's pearls briefly appear red like Marge's, a goof commonly seen in episodes. In this episode, it's during the scene where Lisa explains fractions to Bart.
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*About 8 minutes into the episode, Lisa's pearls briefly appear red like Marge's, a goof commonly seen in episodes. In this episode, it's during the scene where Lisa explains fractions to Bart.  
 
*When Lisa was explaining her example fraction equation's answer, it is incorrect. 1/2 + 1/3 does ''not'' equal 3/anything. It equals 5/6 minimum. However, she could've meant 3/6 + 2/6 instead.
 
*When Lisa was explaining her example fraction equation's answer, it is incorrect. 1/2 + 1/3 does ''not'' equal 3/anything. It equals 5/6 minimum. However, she could've meant 3/6 + 2/6 instead.
 
*Although the subway system is abandoned, it is still used in various [[couch gag]]s.
 
*Although the subway system is abandoned, it is still used in various [[couch gag]]s.
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*Strangly, Fallout Boy appears on the cover of the Radioactive Man 8 comic book. But according to "[[Three Men and a Comic Book]]", Fallout Boy didn't appear until the next issue, Radioactive Man 9.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 08:25, September 27, 2023

References/Trivia


Season 21 Episode References
454 "The Color Yellow"
455
"Postcards from the Wedge"
"Stealing First Base" 456


Cultural references[edit]

Bart watches a parody of Pokémon. A character that looks like Ash Ketchum talks to "Digibot", a parody of Pikachu

Trivia[edit]

  • In this episode, the flag pole is as tall as the school.
  • This episode features the show's first ever true grounding, and the first to stand for the rest of the episode. Prior to this episode, Bart and other children would be sent to their rooms, or punished in other ways. This episode is the culmination of the increase in groundings that started in season 20, with more groundings being used in seasons 20-21 than the previous 19 seasons put together.

Continuity[edit]

  • The term "wedge issue" is also punned in the title of the comic story Wedgie Issue.

Goofs[edit]

  • About 8 minutes into the episode, Lisa's pearls briefly appear red like Marge's, a goof commonly seen in episodes. In this episode, it's during the scene where Lisa explains fractions to Bart.
  • When Lisa was explaining her example fraction equation's answer, it is incorrect. 1/2 + 1/3 does not equal 3/anything. It equals 5/6 minimum. However, she could've meant 3/6 + 2/6 instead.
  • Although the subway system is abandoned, it is still used in various couch gags.
  • Strangly, Fallout Boy appears on the cover of the Radioactive Man 8 comic book. But according to "Three Men and a Comic Book", Fallout Boy didn't appear until the next issue, Radioactive Man 9.
Season 21 References
Homer the Whopper Bart Gets a "Z" The Great Wife Hope Treehouse of Horror XX The Devil Wears Nada Pranks and Greens Rednecks and Broomsticks Oh Brother, Where Bart Thou? Thursdays with Abie Once Upon a Time in Springfield Million Dollar Maybe Boy Meets Curl The Color Yellow Postcards from the Wedge Stealing First Base The Greatest Story Ever D'ohed American History X-cellent Chief of Hearts The Squirt and the Whale To Surveil with Love Moe Letter Blues The Bob Next Door Judge Me Tender